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Mayor Adams, DCLA Commissioner Cumbo Launch Program To Support City's Cultural And Creative Infrastructure 
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2024

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres Springer, and New York City Department of Cultural Affairs (DCLA) Commissioner Laurie Cumbo have announced, “NYC Create in Place ,” a pilot program that provides centralized support focused on preserving, accessing, and expanding creative spaces for the city's cultural organizations and creative businesses.

Dance/NYC Launches Dance Workforce Directory Online Platform
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

Dance/NYC has launched the Dance Workforce Directory, a searchable online platform to enhance visibility and opportunities for dance professionals, supporting the New York City dance community's growth.

Assemblymember Carroll And Senator Salazar Announce The Introduction Of The 'New York City Arts Space Act'
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 19, 2024

Assemblymember Carroll and Senator Salazar introduced the New York City Arts Space Act, aiming to support and expand affordable spaces for artists and cultural organizations in New York City.

IndieSpace Joins Robert Carroll & Julia Salazar to Introduce New York City Arts Space Act
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024

IndieSpace joined Assembly Member Robert Carroll and State Senator Julia Salazar at the home of the non-profit theatre Bushwick Starr in Bushwick, Brooklyn on Friday to announce the introduction of their bill the 'New York City Arts Space Act'.

Cultural Solidarity Fund Executes Over $1,000,000 In Relief Grants To Artists Impacted By Covid-19
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024

The Cultural Solidarity Fund has distributed over $1,000,000 in relief grants to support artists impacted by Covid-19, providing crucial financial assistance to those in the arts community. Learn more about the grants.

Lineup Unveiled for W.O.(e).R.D. �" ON THE VERGE Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2024

Heather Litteer and wild project has revealed the complete line up for W.O.(e).R.D. – On The Verge. Learn more about the festival!

Industry Pro Newsletter: Con Edison Ends Arts Philanthropy, Voting Now Open for Next on Stage
by Alex Freeman - Nov 20, 2023

As we prepare for the parade (and we’ve got your guide on the Broadway performances below), we also get some good news out of the UK where Panto producers report that ticket sales are trending strongly in the right direction for the holiday tradition.

Con Edison Becomes Latest Philanthropic Contributor to Turn Away From the Arts
by Cara Joy David - Nov 20, 2023

New York energy company Con Edison, a longtime local supporter of the arts, is the latest corporation to back away from funding them. Dwindling local corporate giving has been a problem across the country, as I’ve previously written. But this Con Ed move is surprising given that the company reinforced its dedication to the arts in recent years.

The Bessies Announce 2023 Angel Award Honorees
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 29, 2023

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, will celebrate these honorees at the 2023 Bessies Angel Party on October 11.

Mayor Adams Convenes NYC's First-Ever Live Performance Industry Council To Discuss Issues Plaguing Industry
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 19, 2023

Mayor Adams convenes NYC's first-ever live performance industry council to discuss issues plaguing industry. Learn more about this groundbreaking initiative.

Photos: Go Inside The 2023 Bessie Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 7, 2023

Step behind the curtain and witness the magic of The 2023 Bessie Awards through photos. Get an inside look at the renowned dance awards ceremony and discover captivating moments from the event.

Virginia Johnson, Michele Byrd-McPhee, and More Recieve 2023 Bessie Awards - Full List of Awards Announced!
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 5, 2023

The New York Dance and Performance Awards, the Bessies, has announced the 2023 award recipients at the 39th Bessie Awards Ceremony. The Illustrious Blacks hosted this year's celebratory event, which was held at Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park as part of Lincoln Center's Summer for the City. Check out a complete list of 2023 awards here!

La MaMa's COFFEEHOUSE CHRONICLES #172: If These Walls Could Talk to Take Place This Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 12, 2023

La MaMa will present Coffeehouse Chronicles #172: If These Walls Could Talk, an examination and celebration of rich and extensive history of La MaMa’s 74A East 4th Street.

New Muhammad Ali Musical ALI Will Have its World Premiere In Louisville in Fall 2024
by Stephi Wild - Apr 18, 2023

The World Premiere of ALI will be presented in Ali's hometown of Louisville, at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, in Fall 2024. Learn more about the show here!

The Public's UNDER THE RADAR Festival Begins Tomorrow, Featuring 36 Artists and Companies at Six Venues
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 3, 2023

The Public Theater will begin performances for the 18th annual UNDER THE RADAR FESTIVAL tomorrow, Wednesday, January 4. Learn more about the lineup and how to get tickets!

The Bessies Announce Recipients of the 2022 NY DANCE AND PERFORMANCE AWARDS
by Blair Ingenthron - Dec 17, 2022

The NY Dance and Performance Awards, the Bessies, New York City's premier dance awards honoring outstanding creative work in the field, have announced the 2022 award recipients at the 38th annual Bessie Awards. Porshia A. Derival, Executive Director of H+ | TOTEM Productions, hosted this year's event, which was held at Chelsea Factory. A complete list of the 2022 awards follows below.

Joe's Pub IN CONCERT Series to Return to The Public Theater's Under The Radar Festival in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 6, 2022

Joe's Pub will present the return of In Concert, the venue’s annual series with fellow Public Theater program the Under the Radar Festival, which will run January 4-22, 2023.

Marc Acito's New Film MAD/WOMAN to Debut at QUEENS WORLD FILM FESTIVAL
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2022

Inspired by the songs of indie-rocker Storm Large, Marc Acito wrote and directed the new film MAD/WOMAN  “to show how movie musicals can be made affordably.” The 15-minute film musical will have its New York premiere Wednesday, November 2 at the Queens World Film Festival

Dance/NYC to Launch Dance Industry Census
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 18, 2022

On Wednesday, July 20 from 7-9 pm, Dance/NYC will launch the Dance Industry Census, a first-of its kind effort to count every individual dance worker, dance-related business, and organization based in the metropolitan New York City area.

Dance/NYC Announces Dance Industry Census
by Stephi Wild - Jul 13, 2022

The dance service organization Dance/NYC has announced the launch of the Dance Industry Census, a first-of-its-kind effort to count every individual dance worker, dance-related business, and organization based in the metropolitan New York City area which includes the five boroughs, Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, and Suffolk counties in New York state; and Hudson and Bergen counties in New Jersey.